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 Grand Junction, COPortola, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock17.638.1
 Snowfall15.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days68.959.1106.2
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock84.885.8
 Avg. Jan. Low17.8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.459348562443
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Portola    1 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Sssh.... sorry, we are closed :) Kidding, but it's a lovely place I stayed for about 5 years before moving to Idaho. Winters can be tough, very green.   More

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